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  • How to Store Your Gear in the Off-Season

    How to Store Your Gear in the Off-Season

    Hopefully, you've gotten your fill of winter. And if you haven't, well, there's always next year. But right now, you might be thinking about how you're going to make room...

    Finola McDonald |

  • ALL ABOUT SPRING AVALANCHE CONDITIONS

    ALL ABOUT SPRING AVALANCHE CONDITIONS

    The idea of spring skiing conjures up beautiful images of corn-skiing, parking-lot beers, and long-awaited toasty temps. All these things are true, but backcountry skiers need to consider one other...

    Beth Lopez |

  • THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HIKING 

    THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HIKING 

    Hiking is hands-down one of the most beginner-friendly ways to get outdoors and the best part is, anyone can do it. With the weather starting to turn, all you'll need...

    Shopify API |

  • Tune Services Now Available at Geartrade!

    Tune Services Now Available at Geartrade!

    Nothing's better than getting your gear at a killer price and being able to have it ready to go upon arrival. So naturally, we have your back.

    Finola McDonald |

  • Shopping UnNew Skis? Look For This!

    Shopping UnNew Skis? Look For This!

    If this season is the one you've promised yourself you'll finally get onto the slopes, we're sure you'll need some skis. (Maybe a snowboard, but for the sake of this...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Ski vs. Snowboard: How to Choose

    Ski vs. Snowboard: How to Choose

    The temps are dropping and you might be mourning the temporary loss of your favorite outdoor activities. But not all hope for the season is lost. Despite the change and...

    Finola McDonald |

  • GT December Gear Roundup

    GT December Gear Roundup

    Resorts are open, the mountains have snow, and it seems like winter is moving full speed ahead. If you've been waiting for this moment, you've probably spent weekends leading up...

    Finola McDonald |

  • Early Season Survival  Guide

    Early Season Survival Guide

    With mountains across the northern hemisphere getting their first few snowstorms of the year, it’s that time of year when dedicated locals dust off their goggles, wax their skis and boards, and get...

    TJ Parsons |

  • DPS Revive: Powered by Geartrade

    DPS Revive: Powered by Geartrade

    We are thrilled to announce our part in the newest venture by legendary ski brand, DPS.  DPS Revive is an innovative and eco-conscious program designed to breathe new life into...

    Finola McDonald |

  • The care and keeping of climbing skins 

    The care and keeping of climbing skins 

    The climbing skins backcountry skiers use are little miracles of physics—strips of fuzzy fabric that press onto your ski bases with just enough adhesion to stay in place and scoot...

    Beth Lopez |